As Chief Operating Officer of Iverson Language Associates, Hélène works closely with Steve Iverson, the company's founder and President/CEO to drive overall strategy for the company. In this role, Hélène is responsible for financial oversight, day-to-day operations and ensuring the company meets quality goals and client expectations.

A veteran with the company, Hélène has served Iverson Language Associates in a number of roles. Prior to becoming Chief Operating Officer, she was Director of Client Services and also spent time as a Senior Project Manager and the Midwest Account Executive.

Hélène holds a master's degree in French Translation from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She also studied at the Université des Sciences Humaines of Strasbourg, France where she earned a master's degree in Specialized Translation, with an emphasis in English and German.

Hélène is a member of the American Translators Association (ATA), and a former Associate Lecturer at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where she taught Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT).

Away from work, her hobbies include hiking, cooking and collecting sugar packets from around the world. Her future goal is to climb Mount Rainier in Washington State.

Hélène was born and raised in Strasbourg, France, where her family still resides. Hélène, her husband, and daughter live in the Milwaukee metro area.


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